Twenty-Ten

Happy New Year...I guess I should say Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and

Happy Valentines Day- I went through a phase of being "so over my blog," that I never updated or blog stalked. SO not like me and now I am so over not blog stalking- back to my normal self. While catching up with other blogs, I have noticed a theme or trend, if you will. With it being Valentines week (ish) I will create my OWN list of things I love....in no particular order.

(AND I LOVE Valentines Day. People always assume singles hate it, not me).

I drink wayyyy too much of it. My cross to bear. Although I don't attend Body Flow nearly as often as I would like, when I do, I am rejuvenated and feel great. Ok, and the teacher may have a little to do with it.
My new kicks... This purchase was something I mulled over for DAYS. I drove my family and friends nuts -they were all I talked about! Not wanting to bring any bad habits into twenty-ten, (impulse purchasing) I tried to convince myself I didn't need them. But, all it took was a little convincing from my mom and these babies were mine. Oh, and when I purchased them I wore them day and night (literally, even with my jammies). I still love them just as much.
And the Red Velvet Cheesecake at Cheesecake Factory will leave you dreaming about it. For reals, take my word for it. You will thank me later! And I LOVE adorable, chubby little babies. I cried when Britt called me on Christmas day to tell me she is expecting. Her little Mequita will be a chubby-chubberson and I can't wait to spoil it rotten. Al, what are the chances your Dahl babies will look like this? I am clenching my teeth now.
My class at school is seriously the best. My room moms threw an awesome Mardi Gras party (Valentines) with masks and umbrellas for all. Mardi Gras and beads have a whole new meaning! We paraded around the school and had a wonderful celebration. My class this year is so thoughtful and kind. A girl in my class lost her cousin and without my knowing, my class made and signed a card to give her when she returned from the funeral. It was full of the sweetest little messages, I cried as I read it (glad they were at specials). They make me so proud. I cried when I read the card, cried when my class whooped and hollered as one of my students won the 4th grade Spelling Bee, and cried when I watched them do the cutest dance in music to Love Will Keep Us Together (if you come and visit, we will dance for you). I just love them, plain and simple.

Quick update

2009 Palmer Cousin's Christmas Partay with a surprise guest, SANTA!Annual cousins Christmas Eve photo. Court is too old for my lap, but still humors me with our traditional pic. The day after Christmas mom, Katie, and I drove over to Bakersfield to see all the Dillingdams. Even the Connecticut ones! Cale and Ashley have two of the cutest boys- that could be an understatement. Katie and I have been talking non-stop about Drew and Dane since we got home months ago. Dane is the smartest little boy I have met, it amazes me. He loves letters and numbers, a boy after my own heart. Drew has the cutest kissable cheeks. We convinced Dane there was a ton of fun things to do in Az- I hope he pesters his mom and dad and they cave and come for a visit! :)See, I wasn't lying. Here is Dane. Did I mention he sings the cutest version of Love Story by Taylor Swift? (Check Katie's blog) Adorable, I tell you, I could eat him.Twenty-Ten- Left all bad habits in '09- I ain't messin this year!Bachelorette party in Temecula- My little Jenny Bean gets married in about 8 weeks. We celebrated with the ladies in February and had a blast!We rented Roxanne (the van) and I am NOT kidding when I say, IF I had to get rid of Vinny (my car) I would so buy a Chrysler Towne and Country van. Our days with my favorite brother are numbered.... SO we all played hooky from our weekend responsibilities and had some family time. We...

hiked to the wind cave at Usury Pass. Mom and Dad made it to the top- you go Biggie!traveled down to the historic Sacaton- met the sculptor who sculpted Ira B. Hays- He loved that I was a teacher and suggested we shake hands. Sure! I know this interested no one else but me. I teach Az history so I knew at least my students would think it was cool. And they did. Then on to Father Kino's mission:San Xavier Del Bac, Tombstone, and Benson. Saturday was Jen's bridal shower at Aunt Lizzy's. It turned out beautiful and Jen had a wonderful time which is what counts. This Maid of Honor gig puts the pressure ON!And I will leave you with this. Guess where I am going Wednesday? I will give you a hint... and Thursday